next-gen
adjective
: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation
next-gen medicines
Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.—
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Eric AdamsThose plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.—Justin Engel
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Over the past year, these efforts are seen in his marketing of the consumer-facing Snapdragon brand, Qualcomm’s premium system-on-chip used in flagship smartphones, next-gen PCs, XR headsets and, increasingly, connected vehicles.
—Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Even the perception of sustained geopolitical risk can extend spending tailwinds, as nations reevaluate long-term defense strategies, upgrade outdated systems, and invest in next-gen technologies like cybersecurity, drones, and missile defense.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 16 June 2025
The platform can help brands surface organically in AI-native environments, from next-gen search results to generative discovery engines.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Meet Me in the Solarium WWDC typically includes the introduction of Apple's next-gen operating systems, so developers have a few months to play around with them before a formal launch in the fall.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
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Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Even the perception of sustained geopolitical risk can extend spending tailwinds, as nations reevaluate long-term defense strategies, upgrade outdated systems, and invest in next-gen technologies like cybersecurity, drones, and missile defense.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 16 June 2025
The platform can help brands surface organically in AI-native environments, from next-gen search results to generative discovery engines.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Meet Me in the Solarium WWDC typically includes the introduction of Apple's next-gen operating systems, so developers have a few months to play around with them before a formal launch in the fall.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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